Organizational Development Specialist Jobs

Explore Organizational Development Specialist jobs focused on helping organizations improve how they work, grow, and adapt. These professionals use research, facilitation, and people-centered strategies to strengthen workplace culture, develop talent, guide change, and improve organizational performance. Ladders features vetted professional opportunities with salaries of $100,000 or more.

What Organizational Development Specialists Do

Organizational Development Specialists assess workplace needs and design initiatives that support business goals. Depending on the employer, responsibilities may include conducting organizational assessments, supporting leadership and employee development, facilitating workshops, improving team effectiveness, and evaluating the impact of change programs. Specialists often partner with HR, executives, managers, and employees across the organization.

Skills and Qualifications

Employers commonly seek strong communication, facilitation, analytical, and project management skills. Experience with organizational change, employee engagement, learning and development, leadership development, culture initiatives, or talent strategy can be valuable. Roles may call for a bachelor’s or advanced degree in organizational development, human resources, business, psychology, or a related field, along with relevant professional experience.

Career Opportunities and Compensation

Organizational Development Specialists work across industries and may advance into senior specialist, consultant, program lead, or organizational development leadership roles. Scope and compensation vary based on factors such as experience, industry, location, and organizational complexity. Browse Ladders to find vetted openings paying $100,000 or more and discover opportunities aligned with your expertise.

Find Organizational Development Specialist Jobs on Ladders

Use Ladders to explore professional roles in organizational development, change management, employee experience, and talent development. Review current openings, compare responsibilities, and identify opportunities where you can help organizations build more effective and adaptable workplaces.

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$102K - $209K *

Lead a dynamic technical writing team to develop and maintain essential documentation for data center operations, ensuring clarity, quality, and timely delivery while collaborating with subject-matter...

Yesterday

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $209K *

Take ownership of a dynamic team managing hardware installations and troubleshooting in data center environments. Collaborate with development teams and vendors to resolve complex issues while ensurin...

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$102K - $209K *

Drive a high-performing team managing hardware installations and troubleshooting. Oversee network communications and data center operations, ensuring compliance and continuous improvement while collab...

1 week ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$85K - $95K *

Join a team that's dedicated to enhancing customer onboarding experiences. Lead and mentor a dynamic group of Implementation Managers, optimizing workflows and ensuring high-quality service delivery f...

6 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$100K - $120K *

Elevate decision-making by conducting independent cost analyses and developing methodologies to support acquisition processes. Collaborate with leadership to ensure accurate forecasting and resource a...

2 weeks ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$71K - $100K *

Help us lead the proposal process for RFPs and similar solicitations, coordinating resources across teams to create compelling, compliant responses that drive revenue and increase win rates through ef...

Illinois, USRemote

5 days ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Take ownership of building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines while administering Linux/Windows servers. Engage in configuration management and mentor team members to enhance platform standards and secur...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead the charge in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines while administering Linux/Windows servers. Collaborate on configuration management and mentor team members to enhance DevOps practices in a...

United StatesRemote

Yesterday

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$75K - $119K *

Engage in the design and development of innovative virtual training solutions, applying instructional methodologies to enhance learning experiences for government clients. Collaborate with stakeholder...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Media

$82K - $172K *

Lead the development and delivery of training programs for Oracle Fusion Cloud HCM, impacting federal HR operations and enhancing user adoption across agencies. Utilize instructional design expertise...

United StatesRemote

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$95K - $115K *

Lead architectural solutions by managing design projects from concept through documentation while advising clients on technical matters. Foster team collaboration and ensure quality in all phases of d...

Reposted 1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Optimize the online shopping experience by leading a team to enhance site search, content, and navigation. Drive personalization and UX improvements while collaborating cross-functionally to elevate c...

1 week ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Transform Army modernization decisions by providing advanced analytical support using statistical modeling, predictive analysis, and operational research. Collaborate across multiple commands to optim...

Reposted 2 weeks ago

  •   11 - 15 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$150K *

Transform healthcare advisory relationships by driving strategic growth initiatives across key regions. Collaborate with leaders to enhance provider strategies, optimize performance, and ensure financ...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K *

Drive strategic growth by expanding healthcare advisory relationships, identifying consulting opportunities, and enhancing provider performance across multiple zones. Collaborate with cross-functional...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K *

Lead the charge in expanding healthcare advisory relationships across the west and northeast zones. Drive strategic growth by identifying and advancing consulting opportunities tied to health system p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K *

Lead the charge in expanding healthcare advisory relationships across the west and northeast zones. Drive strategic growth by identifying and advancing consulting opportunities tied to health system p...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$150K *

Lead strategic growth initiatives by expanding healthcare advisory relationships, driving business development, and enhancing provider strategies across key regions. Collaborate with cross-functional...

2 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$80K - $95K *

Lead the charge in managing environmental and regulatory projects, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction while overseeing budgets, schedules, and multidisciplinary teams from proposal to complet...

1 week ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$200K - $240K *

Shape the future of operational excellence by leading strategic customer deployments. Drive measurable success through hands-on leadership, while establishing a scalable deployment system that fosters...

Reposted 3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Enterprise Technology

$110K - $130K *

Engage in optimizing workforce planning and scheduling for large-scale contact centers. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement advanced optimization models, enhancing operati...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $218K *

Champion innovative product management by translating strategy into actionable requirements. Collaborate across teams to enhance Human Capital offerings, ensuring delivery of valuable solutions that m...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$78K - $250K *

Join our team to drive innovative software solutions, leveraging your expertise in C++, JavaScript, and Python. Collaborate with skilled professionals in a dynamic environment, contributing to project...

2 weeks ago

  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$110K - $218K *

Champion product innovation by leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful Human Capital solutions. Drive product strategy, manage backlogs, and ensure alignment with stakeholder needs to enha...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

$110K - $218K *

Join a team that's shaping innovative Human Capital products by translating strategies into actionable requirements. Collaborate across teams to deliver impactful solutions that enhance organizational...

Reposted 5 days ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Business Services

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does an Organizational Development Specialist do?question toggle

    An Organizational Development Specialist helps improve organizational effectiveness by assessing workplace needs and supporting initiatives such as change management, leadership development, employee engagement, team effectiveness, and culture improvement.

  • What qualifications are typically required for Organizational Development Specialist jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary by employer, but many roles seek experience in organizational development, human resources, learning and development, or change management. Employers may also value a relevant degree, project management ability, facilitation skills, and strong communication and analytical capabilities.

  • Where do Organizational Development Specialists work?question toggle

    They work in organizations across many industries, including corporations, healthcare, technology, financial services, consulting, and nonprofit organizations. Some roles are based within HR or people teams, while others sit in strategy or transformation functions.

  • How can I find Organizational Development Specialist jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Browse Organizational Development Specialist listings on Ladders, which focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more. Compare role requirements, responsibilities, and locations to find opportunities that match your experience.

  • What are common career paths for Organizational Development Specialists?question toggle

    Career paths may include senior organizational development specialist, change management consultant, leadership development manager, talent development leader, or director of organizational development, depending on experience and employer needs.